Creative Loafing
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 54 • NO. 5 • February 2025
Talk of the Town
Jeff Slate at State Farm Arena — Trae Young is held back, once again, from probably being ejected as the 8th place Hawks fall to the 7th place Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena Thursday night, 114-108.
It was not the NBA at its finest. The play was sloppy throughout the game but if the teams did not play particularly well coming off the All-Star game break, the refs had a worse night. Not to play homer, but by any objective standard at least a few of the four fouls called against Trae, all in the fourth quarter, were absurd. Trae has a well deserved reputation as a complainer but this year he is “only” tied for 4th in technical fouls with 10. He would have easily received his 11th and been ejected if not for his teammates restraining him several times.
The Magic went to the foul line 38 times, a season-high tie against Atlanta, and converted 28 of them. Conversely, Atlanta was 19 of 28 from the charity stripe.
With the loss the Hawks fall one and a half games behind Orlando. The loss cannot be entirely blamed on the refs. Atlanta shot a measly 39.4% from the field and squandered an early 19-point lead. In addition to Young, George’s Niang and Terrance Mann, making their home debuts, also received technicals. But that fourth quarter, when the Hawks were making a run, was thwarted each time by the 10 fouls called against them in the quarter. Despite the fouls, Trae finished the evening with a game-high 38 points but with 5 turnovers and only 5 assists. The Magic’s Paolo Banchero scored a team-high 36 points.
Next game for the Hawks: Detroit at State Farm Sunday 6 pm. No idea when this crew of refs perform again. They were certainly unforgettable.
Events
Brennan Edwards,
Cost: From $14.46
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02/27/2025 2:30 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: Members free/Non-Members $5
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02/27/2025 7:00 AM
Carlos Museum Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: $8 adults
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
High Museum Winter Exhibits (Thursdays)
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Fernbank Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Wolfgang Gallery Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Alan Avery Winter Exhibit (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
TITANIC: An Immersive Voyage Exhibition (thursdays),
Cost: $29+
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Cost: $29+
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Swan House Winter Exhibitions (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Spalding Nix Gallery Winter Exhibitions (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Zuckerman Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Johnson Lowe Gallery Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Children’s Museum - Winter Exhbitions (Fridays),
Cost: $17.95 non-member
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (thursdays),
Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
ArtsXchange Winter Exhibition (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Breman Museum Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: $12
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02/27/2025 10:00 AM
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: $10, members free
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02/27/2025 10:00 AM
PATH Museum Winter Exhibitions (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 10:00 AM
Rainforest Adventures,
Cost: $22.75 for non-members
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02/27/2025 10:00 AM
Winter Exhibits at Gallery Anderson Smith (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 10:00 AM
National Money Show,
Cost: $10
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02/27/2025 10:00 AM
SCADFash Winter Exhibitions (thursdays),
Cost: $10 general admission
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02/27/2025 10:00 AM
Spruill Gallery Winter Exhibition (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
ACP Winter Exhibit (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Hammonds House Museum Winter Exhibition (thursdays),
Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
eyedrum Winter Exhibitions (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Kai Lin Art Winter Exhibition (Thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Science Gallery Atlanta’s Resilient Earth,
Cost: Free RSVP Required
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Cost: Free RSVP Required
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
The Horizon of Khufu, Eclipso Atlanta (thursdays),
Cost: $29
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (Thursdays),
Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874, Eclipso Atlanta (thursdays),
Cost: $29
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Cost: $29
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Black History Month: Love Letters to the Caribbean,
Cost: $45-$55
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,
Cost: From $22
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Cost: From $22
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Sandler Hudson Gallery Winter Exhibitions (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 11:00 AM
Rainforest Adventures,
Cost: $22.75 for non-members
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02/27/2025 11:30 AM
Spring Exhibits at the Atlanta Contemporary (thursdays),
Cost: Free. Donations welcome.
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02/27/2025 12:00 PM
African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta Winter Exhibit (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 12:00 PM
Spruill Gallery Winter Exhibition Stripped Down Artist Talk,
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 3:00 PM
Distillery of Modern Art Winter Exhibitions (thursdays),
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 4:00 PM
Spruill Gallery Winter Exhibition Stripped Down Opening Reception,
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 6:00 PM
Yoga with Dia and The Photograph (the movie),
Cost: $23.18
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02/27/2025 6:00 PM
Atlanta Contemporary - Winter 2025 Exhibition Opening,
Cost: Free with registration
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02/27/2025 6:00 PM
Party with the Past: Center for Puppetry Arts,
Cost: Free w/RSVP
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02/27/2025 6:30 PM
Boone’s Presents an Opus One Wine & Cocktail Dinner on February 27,
Cost: $150.00
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02/27/2025 6:30 PM
Paint & Pint ,
Cost: $45.00
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02/27/2025 7:00 PM
Matt Corman / Ollie Joseph,
Cost: $15 ADV
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02/27/2025 7:00 PM
Orlando Mendez,
Cost: From $16.68
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02/27/2025 7:00 PM
“You Kissed Me First” Opening Reception,
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 7:00 PM
SCAD Presents: BAM! Black Artists in Music,
Cost: $15-35
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02/27/2025 7:00 PM
Romeo and Juliet,
Cost: $28-$42
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02/27/2025 7:30 PM
Bust,
Cost: $25-$85
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Cost: $25-$85
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02/27/2025 7:30 PM
The Lehman Trilogy,
Cost: $15-$50
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Cost: $15-$50
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02/27/2025 7:30 PM
Swallow The Sun,
Cost: $22 ADV/$25 DOS
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02/27/2025 7:30 PM
The Polaris Project (with Andrew Finn Magill),
Cost: From $25
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Cost: From $25
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02/27/2025 7:30 PM
Mamma Mia!,
Cost: $39.50 +
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Cost: $39.50 +
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02/27/2025 7:30 PM
Beethoven Project: Symphonies 6 + 8,
Cost: Subscriptions - Single Tickets on Sale Soon
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
John Waite,
Cost: $65+
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Frankly Scarlet - Grateful Dead Tribute,
Cost: From $29.50
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Knock2: Nolimit Tour,
Cost: $48-$75.50
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Robin Trower,
Cost: $49-$91
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Cost: $49-$91
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Plays By Bots,
Cost: $15
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Thursday Happy Hour,
Cost: $10.00
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
DQE,
Cost: $15
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Cost: $15
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Close Enemies, featuring Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith,
Cost: From $25
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Cost: From $25
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Pecos & The Rooftops,
Cost: $29-$101+
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Open Mic Jam,
Cost: $15
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02/27/2025 8:00 PM
The Taylor Roberts Quartet Featuring Kevin Bales, Billy Thornton And Terreon Gully,
Cost: From $26.70
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02/27/2025 9:00 PM
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,
Cost: From $22
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Cost: From $22
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02/27/2025 9:30 PM
Iris Presents: Unity @ Believe Music Hall | Thurs 2/27 FREE Tickets w/ RSVP,
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 10:00 PM
Iris Presents: Unity @ Believe Music Hall | Thurs, Feb 27th!,
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 10:00 PM
House Music Is Black Music,
Cost: $18-$20
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02/27/2025 10:00 PM
IRIS UNITY RAVE - FREE @ Believe Music Hall | Thur 2/27 - ITS BACK #1in ATL,
Cost: Free
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02/27/2025 10:00 PM
The Late Night Comedy Showcase, Hosted by Dhestine, Powered by Demakco,
Cost: From $7.00
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02/27/2025 10:30 PM
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Johnson Lowe Gallery Winter Exhibits (thursdays)
02/27/2025 9:00 AM
Johnson Lowe Gallery
Through Sat., Apr. 19
CRITIC’S PICK: Jimmy O’Neal: Spittin’ Image, Johnson Lowe Gallery - New...
Black History Month: Love Letters to the Caribbean
02/27/2025 11:00 AM
The DeKalb History Center
Join us as Monica Foderingham highlights the diver...
Atlanta Contemporary - Winter 2025 Exhibition Opening
02/27/2025 6:00 PM
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
Atlanta Contemporary’s Winter 2025 opening feature...
The Polaris Project (with Andrew Finn Magill)
02/27/2025 7:30 PM
Tzadik Performing Arts Center
CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Feb. 27
The Polaris Project, Tzadik Performing Arts Center—Andrew Finn...
Robin Trower
02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse
CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Feb. 27
Robin Trower, Marty Manous, Variety Playhouse—Ex-Procol Harum...
DQE
02/27/2025 8:00 PM
The Star Community Bar
Thursday, February 27
CRITIC’S PICK
DQE, Catfight!, and more, Star Community Bar — DQE...
Close Enemies, featuring Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith
02/27/2025 8:00 PM
Smith’s Olde Bar
Thursday, February 27
CRITIC’S PICK
Close Enemies, Smith’s Olde Bar – Old friends with a...
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